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March 5th, 2008

Swanson Organic Chicken Broth

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What it is: Ready to use organic chicken broth
How it comes: 32-ounce resealable aseptic package
Where it is: In the soup aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Everyone, as it can be used as a base for soup or stews, or instead of water for simmering veggies
Suggested retail price: $2.79
Nutrition notes: 99 percent fat free and contains a third less sodium than Swanson’s regular broth
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January 9th, 2008

McCormick's Gourmet Collection® Smoked Paprika

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What it is: Ground smoked Spanish sweet peppers
How it comes: 1.62-ounce bottle
Where it is: In the spice section of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who uses paprika, or who'd like to add a smoky flavor to foods
Suggested retail price: $5.30
Nutrition notes: N/A in quantities used
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August 1st, 2007

Progresso Cannellini Beans

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What it is: Canned ready-to-eat cannellini beans
How it comes: 15-ounce can and 19-ounce can
Where it is: In the canned bean or vegetable aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to eat beans, but doesn't have the time to reconstitute dried
Suggested retail price: $0.89; $0.99
Nutrition notes: Like most beans, these are a nutritional powerhouse, a 1/2 cup has 130 calories, 8 grams protein, 6 grams fiber, plus calcium, iron and other minerals (You can reduce the 340 milligrams of sodium by rinsing them before using.)
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July 18th, 2007

Eagle Mills All-Purpose Flour Made with Ultragrain®

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What it is: All natural whole-wheat flour that you can use cup-for-cup in recipes calling for all-purpose flour
How it comes: 5-pound bag
Where it is: Available at supermarkets beginning in June, or at netgrocer.com
Who it's for: Bakers looking to add whole grains to their baking, without altering recipes
Suggested retail price: $2.29 to $2.99
Nutrition notes: 100% whole wheat flour, with 9 grams of whole grain per ¼ cup (8 grams equals half a serving of whole grains)
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May 16th, 2007

Craisins Sweetened Dried Cranberries

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What it is: Dried cranberries
How it comes: Small (1.75-oz) to very large (48-ounce) packages
Where it is: In the dried fruit aisle of your supermarket
Who it's for: Fruit lovers who like to keep dried fruit handy to nibble or to add to cereals, yogurt, baked goods or salads
Suggested retail price: $.79 to $5.99
Nutrition notes: A good source of fiber and antioxidants; anti-adhesion properties that keep certain bacteria from sticking to cells
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